Multiple tool.



V.. H. KELLER.

MULTIPLE TOOL.

APPLICATION FILED 111111411911.

COLUMBIA PLANOGRAPH cm, WASHINGTON, I). C

Patented Aug 22, 1911.

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VERNET H. KELLER, OF HATFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, ASSIGNOR TO W. H. PERRAM,OF

NEW YORK, N. .Y.

MULTIPLE TOOL.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, VERNET H. KELLER, a citizen of the United States,residing at I-Iatfield, in the county of Hampshire and State ofMassachusetts, have invented certain new and useful Improvements inMultiple Tools, of which the following isaspecification.

This invention relates to multiple tools and its novelty consists in theconstruction and adaptation of the parts as will be more fullyhereinafter pointed out.

In the drawings Figure l is a perspective of a tool embodying myinvention, the blades being shown superimposed upon one another in theholder. Fig. 2 is a top plan view of a portion ofthe blades and theholder, the clamp plate being shown in a locked position. Fig. 3 is aView similar to Fig. 2 with the clamp plate shown in an unlockedposition. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the holder. Fig. 5 is avertical section through the blades and holder in front of the clampingscrew with. the clamp plate in an unlocked position, and Fig. 6 is aview similar to Fig. 5 with the clamp plate in a locked position.

In the form of the device illustrated in the drawings, a series of flatblades 10, 11, 12 and 13, each with straight edges 14 which aresubstantially parallel and each of the blades provided at theirrespective ends with appropriate tool heads are shown inclosed in acommon holder 20. This holder is of peculiar form and comprises a metalstrap essentially U-shaped with a flat base 21 and rectangular sides 22and 23 adapted to embrace or encircle the entire series of blades whenthe latter are in position within it. The side 22 is provided with arecess 220 and the side 23 with a recess 230, The portions of the sidesabove the recesses are designated respectively 221 and 231.

30 is a flat clamping plate adapted loosely to fit within the tworecesses 220 and 221. In the preferred form shown it is adapted to swingupon a pintle rod 31 transversely secured across the recess 230 of oneside 23 and thus to be moved to and from the recess 220 of the otherside 22. The clamping plate is provided with a threaded aperture adaptedto receive a thumb screw 32.

In use the blades are superimposed one above the other in the holder,the clamping Specification of Ltterslatent. P t t d 0; 22., 191

Application filed March 20, 1911.

Serial No. 615,596.

plate being in the position shown in Figs. 3 and 4. After the blades arein position the clamping plate is swung over to the position shown inFigs. 1, 2 and 5, engaging both recesses. It will be seen that the clampplate 30 rests upon the upper surface of the blade 13 and that a clearspace is left between this plate and the upper portions 221 and 231 ofthe sides 22 and 23. Vhile in this position of the plate the blades arefree to he slid within the holder 20.

In order to secure the blades in posit-ion the thumb screw 32 isadvanced until its lower extremity impinges against the upper surface ofthe blade 13 and then further advanced until the clamping plate 30 issecurely locked against the under edges of the portions 221 and 231 ofthe sides 22 and 23.

lVhat I claim as new is 1. In a device of the character described, aholder for a series of multiple tools comprising. a base member and twoupwardly extending side members each provided with a recess, a clampplate adapted to fit within the recesses and means for moving ittherein130 and from the direction of the base mem- 2. In a device of thecharacter described, a holder for a series of multiple tools comprisinga base member and two upwardly extending side members each provided witha recess, a clamp plate adapted to fit within the recesses and means formoving it therein to and from the direction of the base member includinga thumb screw adapted to pass through a threaded aperture in the clampplate.

3. In a device of the character described, a holder for a series ofmultipletools comprising a base member and two upwardly extending sidemembers each provided with a recess, a clamp plate adapted to fit withinthe recesses and hinged loosely to swing in both recesses and means formoving it therein to and from the direction of the base member.

4. In a device of the character described, a holder for a series ofmultiple tools comprising a base member and two upwardly extending sidemembers each provided with a recess, a clamp plate adapted to fit withinthe recesses and hinged loosely to swing in both recesses and means formoving it therein to and from the direction of the base member includinga thumb screw adapted to pass through a threaded aperture in the clampplate.

5. In a device of the character described, a holder for a series ofmultiple tools comprising a base member and two upwardly extending sidemembers, each provided with a recess, one being free and the other having a pintle, a clamp adapted to swing on the pintle and to fit withinthe other recess.

6. In a device of the character described, a holder for a series ofmultiple tools comprising a base member and two upwardly extending sidemembers, each provided with a recess, one being free and the otherhaving a pintle, a clamp adapted to swing on the pintle and to fitwithin the other recess and means for moving it in said recess to andfrom the direction of the base member.

including a thumb screw 7. In a device of the character described, aholder for a series of multiple tools comprising a base member and twoupwardly extending side members, each provided with a recess, one beingfree and the other having a pintle, a clamp adapted to swing on thepintle and to fit within the other recess and means for moving it insaid recess to and from the direction of the base member adapted to passthrough a threaded aperture in the clamp plate.

In testimony whereof I have ailixed my signature in presence of twowitnesses.

VERNET H. KELLER.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressingthe Commissioner of Patents.

Washington, D. 0.

